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Published on: 04/04/2023 | Updated on: 12/20/2024 | Reading Time: 5 minutes

Transfer Domains From Squarespace

Transferring your domains from Squarespace to Evolve Web Hosting is easy to do. Follow our tips for the successful transfer of your domain name(s).

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Google Domains has been sold to Squarespace

The announcement was made on June 15, 2023 that Google has sold their Domain business to Squarespace. Prices will increase significantly after 12 months (.com Renewal at Squarespace is $20)

It is best to take care of these steps first before you place an order with us but it can be done after you place an order with us. If you are ready to transfer your domain, go ahead and order your domain transfer here: https://core.evolvewebhosting.com/cart.php?a=add&domain=transfer

Transfer Caveats

  1. Your domain should not be expired at the time of initiating a transfer. We can attempt to transfer it while expired but make no guarantees. You may need to first renew the domain at the current registrar and then initiate a transfer to us.

  2. The domain was not registered within the last 60 days

  3. The domain was not transferred to your current registrar within the last 60 days

If the domain(s) you wish to transfer were registered or transferred to the current registrar within the last 60 days, they have a 60 day transfer lock in place. You can initiate the transfer to Evolve Web Hosting after day 60.


A Special Note About Transferring .uk and .co.uk Domains to us

The .uk and .co.uk domains use what is called a push transfer process and they utilize what is called an IPS TAG. Before initiating a transfer of a .uk or .co.uk domain, you must contact your current registrar and give them our IPS TAG which is GLOBALDOMAIN Then you can submit an order to us to have your domain transferred.

TLDs Effected
.co.uk
.ltd.uk
.me.uk
.org.uk
.plc.uk
.uk

Sign in to the Squarespace Account

Sign in to your Squarespace Domains Account

Click the name of the domain you want to transfer (repeat process for multiple domains)


Nameservers

If you’re setting up your hosting with Evolve Web Hosting right now, it’s best to update your nameservers PRIOR to starting a domain transfer.

Once you are logged into your Squarespace Account, in the top left corner of your screen, click on the Menu to expand it and click on DNS

At the top of the page, select Custom name servers

Your current setting has (Active) next to it

In the Name Servers field(s), enter a custom name server. A minimum of 2 Name Servers need to be entered. If you can’t find the field(s), at the upper right corner, click Manage Name Servers

Tip
Name servers typically appear like domain names. For example, ns1.evolvewhdns.com

For each name server after the first 2, click +Add another name server

Click Save


Verify your contact details

  1. Open your domains dashboard.
  2. Click the domain you want to review, then click Edit in the Registration information section.
  3. For now, Only update the Email Address for the Owner / Registrant so that you can receive the Transfer Authorization code. All other contact info can be updated AFTER the transfer to Evolve Web Hosting is completed.
  4. Confirm that the email address listed is correct.
  5. Click Save.
  6. If your domain’s registrar is Squarespace Domains LLC or Squarespace Domains II LLC, you’ll see a pop-up confirming the changes. If you changed the Owner’s name, organization, or email address, you’ll have the option to enable a contact update lock. Review the information in the pop-up and if everything looks correct, click Submit.

Important Warning

Prior to transferring, only update your email address so that you’ll receive your authorization code. Any changes to your name, address or phone number should be made AFTER the transfer is completed to Evolve Web Hosting. If you update more than your email address prior to transferring away from Squarespace Domains, they will place a 60 day lock on your domain name and restrict you from transferring it until then.


Disable privacy (if enabled)

After you’re logged into Squarespace, select your domain, scroll down and toggle off domain privacy

Disable Privacy Protection - This will be re enabled on our side after the transfer is complete, for no additional cost.


Obtain your authorization code (sometimes called an EPP code)

Once you are logged into your Squarespace account, select your domain from the list and scroll down to find the text that says Request transfer code and click on it and then click OK.

This sends an email with a unique authentication code to the domain’s Owner Contact if your domain’s registrar is Squarespace Domains LLC or Squarespace Domains II LLC. If your domain’s registrar is Tucows, the transfer authentication code is sent to the domain’s Admin Contact within 24 hours.

Check your inbox for an email from customercare@squarespace.com with the subject line: “Auth code for [yourdomain.com]”

The Transfer Code is unique to the domain and you will need to include it when you place the Domain Transfer Order on our website.


Unlock your domain

Once you are logged into your Squarespace account, select your domain from the list and scroll down to toggle off domain lock


If your domain’s registrar is Tucows, you may receive an email from your new provider (via a noreply@opensrs.email or an @registrarmail.net email address) confirming the transfer is in progress after completing the steps above. The email includes a link, which may look like it’s only for canceling, that you can use to confirm the transfer.


Official Documentation from Squarespace

If you need any assistance, please submit a ticket for our Sales Team or call us at 303-900-5050